Not bad, but not great Asked for extra crispy buffalo wings and they came out almost undercooked. They were cooked long enough to not give me food poisoning, but still soggy. They do not toss their wings in sauce so you have to double dip/dunk to get the sauce and blue cheese in the same bite. Service was okay. The girl didn't introduce herself by name and the service was lack luster. Nothing special. The bar itself was nice. They did a great job decorating for St Pattys day. I'd go back out of convenience to the location of the hotel in staying but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I'd stay away from the wings too... read more

Brick's Bar & Grill - Entrance - Burgers Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

It's a nice bar, Long narrow seating area with bar seating and a run of tables. There's a second level as well, so it is good for many different groups. Plenty of different beers available. The service was very pleasant. The food is just generic bar food. Nothing special. Great location right next to a parking garage. You can get into the place from the parking garage all in. It's a dive bar if that's what you're looking for it's a safe bet. Enjoy. read more

Always great food and great customer service. Their atmosphere is always fun. I will be back

Great friendly service, cold beer and great food! What more do you need?!? We stopped in for lunch. They have a pretty extensive beer menu along with a full bar. We opted for the daily special -Taco Tuesday! Teriyaki Chicken street tacos with pineapple, onion and cilantro. For sides we had the black bean pico de gallo and bacon cheese fries. How can you go wrong? read more

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Food was great, reasonably priced and friendly service! Had the bacon burger and it was amazing! Highly recommend read more

Brick's Bar & Grill - Bacon burger - Burgers Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Dropped in for a bite and a beer. Ordered the Chicken Black Bean Salad and a Hamm's beer! They had Hamm's on draft! I haven't seen that in years! The salad was good, large portion and solid taste. Service was good (we sat at the bar), and they do have crackers! You just have to ask a couple times to get them . read more

I'm not giving it 5 stars because it's the most amazing place but if you want great bar food this is the place. I had a roast beef and beer cheese sandwich that was delicious. Wait staff was very attentive, fun and helpful with beer recommendations. chance I would go back there. read more

I'm visiting from out of town and the smoked wings are awesome! I can't wait to go back! Friendly service, too! read more

Visiting on a work trip and my hotel recommended this place very highly so I headed over for lunch. I ordered wings with blueberry pepper jelly sauce. Someone needs to bottle this so I can buy it and take some home. And the cook on the wings was perfect. They had a special for the day of breakfast tacos since it was taco Tuesday. Very good. And the fries were amazing. read more

Brick's Bar & Grill - Breakfast tacos and french fries. - Burgers Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I try to go to Brick's Bar & Grill most of the time when I go downtown Cedar Rapids, for their great rotating selection of craft beer and for their delicious burnt ends. I went there on Saint Patrick's Day this year, and it was loud and packed full of people, but very fun. I also went to Brick's the other day with some friends and we drank some great beer at the bar. Almost every time I have gone to visit Brick's Bar & Grill, it's been very busy, but still a good time. The bartenders are always very kind and knowledgeable about what they have on tap. Additionally, the lighting inside Brick's is always dim and calming. I loved the white tiny lights that they put up for decoration. My friends also really like going to Brick's for their awesome brews and food. Great bar! read more

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So I came to work in Cedar Rapids, and this little gem was tucked away in a corner of a parking garage we parked in. Well, who'd have ever thought that this little place would have the BEST wings I've ever eaten. The taste is always the same, and incredible smoke flavor like I've never had! Great service, fair pricing, great food. Been back 20x or so, and will continue! read more

I worked at this location when it was a different bar. Same owner of the building as now however. But Bricks is independent from the building owner, and quite frankly, they have slowly thrived in that relationship (yep, this is about the best thing I can say about my former employer and jackadz owner, except that he is still in buisness and now owns several buildings in CR but is still the mizerly JA that is upset with the city all the time and other undesirable qualities - in any case... moving on). Bricks suffers from the fact that it is a relatively small venue which is not able to pay its people like some other more popular places. Yet the kitchen and bar equipment (at least from when I worked there, and from what I've seen in visits since then), are very respectable. Sight line issues become a problem when the bartender or any waitress who hangs out at the bar needs to respond to an "order up" (something that should be taken care of by a cell phone app if it isn't already). In any case, they continue to suffer from a high turn over of bar, kitchen and wait-staff (OK.. everyone knows these post COVID days have these issues, but I am talking from the 1995 perspective and onward, where it was still difficult to maintain good staff in the smallish venue then known as Kurtz, and later known as Bricks). The interior is quite compelling with brick sidewalls with many old signs decorating (fewer than what once decorated Kurtz). The new management has concentrated on adding taps and glass front coolers (where once were solid front coolers housing all of the import beer varieties - over 100 at the zenith). Gone from the menu are the feature items like the Pachyderm (a huge 1/2 lb hamburger with cream cheese, green peppers, and black olives - along with Lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, etc if you wanted it), that marvelous flame grilled non-breaded tenderloin, and any of the pizzas they once served (I believe that those incredible pizza ovens that once used to be installed at this location, were mostly out of service with no parts available and moved to the building owner's storage facility, or at least upstairs of the Tycoon/Fat Wally's.. who knows where that pack rat stuffed them away). BUT with the proper chefs, the kitchen should be able to put out some decent BBQ and other snacks. Even as "Bricks" they have outlasted many of their local competitors (aka "Grinnin Goose" "White Star" etc.). And yet they are still the little unknown place along 2nd Ave near the RR tracks. Kudos to them and their somewhat hipster vibe. read more

Big beer selection here. They have a special on wings. I tried the smoked wings which turned out to be ok. Slightly overcooked in my opinion. The atmosphere is nice and friendly. Alyssia and Elaine were great! read more

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Nachos are horrible. Good happy hour. Good service but the waitresses were dressed less than family friendly.

Saw a review about the smoked wings and figured I'd give them a try. They were definitely spot on. The only thing that might have been better is if the containers of sauce were a little bigger. Overall, though, they were totally worth the $15. I also made it for Happy Hour and they had a lot of great local and regional brews at 2 for 1. Will recommend to my coworkers who end up staying in Cedar Rapids in the future... read more

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Small hole in the wall bar tucked away in downtown Cedar Rapids. The bar itself is cool. Brick exposed walls with tables and booths. Downside: no beer menu for the table and you had to go to the bar to see what they offered. There was a good selection available though. We dined there. The food was good, I had a wrap,but the selection was limited. It was very crowded and since the place was small hard to get around read more

Absolutely fabulous smoked wings. Top 10 in my life. Well done - Plus - the beer selection was excellent and served nice and cold

Hands down a amazing bar! Bartenders treat you like a local that they went to high school with, will chat if you want or let you be if that's what you need. Great selection of beers and everything you would need for a hard or mixed drink. This is how bars used to be and still should be! Eddy and Ashely great bartenders and very welcoming! Give this place a try if you are in town or a local looking for a new bar to try! read more

Brick's Bar & Grill - Bar with wide selection of beers - Burgers Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I have visited this place twice. The food is good, but I did not like the atmosphere. I was sitting at the bar, and the lights are turned to bright to the point it was uncomfortable. I asked the bartender to dim them a bit, and she did. However, a waiter going into the kitchen turned them to bright again. read more

Find yourself in downtown CR? Need a brew and in search of a completely BA Happy Hour? Look no further than Brick's Bar & Grill. Five Reasons To Stop In: 1. BOGO Beers, M-F from 3-7pm. Can't beat that! 2. Holy Beer Selection Batman!! This place has TV screens showcasing their extensive, ever changing brews, boasting over 60 on tap. 3. A unique atmosphere that you wanna hang out at. Brick's is in a century year old building with exposed brick walls. Those beauts are lined with antiques and trinkets (as well as several TVs so you won't miss the game). 4. A helpful staff works here. I've never had an issue with being served and our waitresses or bartenders have always been pleasant. 5. Location, Location, Location. The heart of downtown. A great stop before any event at the US Cellular Center. A side note, their food is typical bar food featuring sandwiches, wraps and other bar food staples. I had the Pulled Pork Nachos with queso cheddar and black bean pico over nacho chips. Literally, this is a MASSIVE plate of Doritios with toppings. Fine for a large group but you can't have more than a few before your stomach aches a bit. Stop in for a pint at Brick's! read more

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Stopped here while passing through Iowa - a gret find! Brick's is on a stretch of 2nd Avenue which features several pubs/bars/brewhouses, and we picked it randomly. It was 8 pm on a Tuesday - not much of a crowd at all. No minors are allowed after 9 pm, and at 8 pm everyone seemed of age except a teen with parents. There was a large group that looked to be straight from the office, a couple couples, and some hockey fans watching playoff games on the big screens. I wouldn't bring little kids here at any hour, out of respect for the adults who want an adult atmosphere. Music was hip-hop and pop, but that may have been patrons' choices on the jukebox. The beer selection is exceptional: over 60 choices, many of them local. The Arms Race Pale Ale by Big Grove Brewery was perfect. Food was more than adequate, not exceptional: generous portions of fries with big burgers and sandwiches. Not a lot of light choices, which is not surprising in a bar/grill atmosphere. Staff was attentive, patient and helpful. Prices for beer and food were completely in line with expectations. Sodas were $2.50, which seemed a bit high to me, but I guess they've got to make some money off the non-drinkers. I'd recommend Brick's to anyone visiting Cedar Rapids. Next time I'll check out other places on the street too - it's a cool neighborhood. read more

Brick's Bar & Grill - Burgers Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The wife craved a burger. She got the burger. I got the candied pulled pork with a Sriracha and maple glaze. She asked for her burger well done (hates any pink). There was pink. To be fair the kitchen offered to make a new one for her to take home...which I thought was really nice. My sandwich was sweet and I didn't taste any Sriracha, but it was good. The fries were crisp. The location is amusing because it's a narrow building wedged between 2 larger buildings. Good selection of beers, many local. Lots of room when you inside the upstairs. read more

Brick's Bar & Grill - Candied pulled pork with Sriracha & maple glaze - Burgers Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

In town for a wedding and found this gem! Bartenders were great, drinks were delicious and the food was excellent!!! If I'm ever in the area I'll definitely be back!!! read more

Great bar. Smoked wings were among the best I've ever had, and I'm rather critical in reviewing wings. Hard to find smoked wings in the South and they're dry, 9 of 10 times. Brick's were perfectly prepared! Try them. Vibe of small bar was appreciated too. Nothing but good here. read more

Whoever wrote the review about this place having amazing bbq had the wrong place. There were smoked wings, but they were just ok. No greeting meant we kind of wandered in the dark noise wondering where to sit. The waitress brought us something we didn't order twice, and ordering was very confusing somehow. Had a local beer, it was good. It's a small place, but the upstairs was pretty cool. Got to watch tv, and the bench wasn't too low or worn out. Never used the bathroom, so can't speak to that. Parked in the garage next to it, which is free for the first hour and 0.75 for the hour after that...info that would've been helpful when we were driving around the surface streets and calling them for parking suggestions. Don't walk under the tree out front, it's full of birds, and bird crap cakes the ground below. It's just a bar with some bar food. read more

Smoked wings were awesome, salads were bomb, pretzel bites delicious, and an unbeatable selection of beer! Definitely stop by.

I was not impressed with the LACK of COVID precautions in this business... NOT ONE employee was wearing a mask. Our waitress had no mask on, was not at ALL distanced when engaging with us, and her bare hands were in our food when delivered. The fries were served cold. I read on their website that EVERY employee is required to be knowledgeable with beer because they have 60 beers on tap. Sounded great! I ordered a beer off their own menu called Orange Dream Avalanche...and received an "Orange Dream" mixed cocktail. They seemed confused by my order. I had to send it back to get the correct drink. I'll have to say, until COVID is under control, I will not step foot in this place again. How it's a law to have a business masked, and they blatantly disregard it says a lot about the way its run to me... read more

If you are downtown and want a great place to meet friends try here. The smoked wings are great the bartenders are knowledgeable and know whiskey. The place really feels like a cheers bar. read more

Great place, service, and crowd. Oh and the happy hours... can't forget that. Perfect place to hang out, get great deals on food, for a great price and better quality. A+ my first two visits. read more

Decent service, nice bartenders. Was here for opening night NFL on a Thursday so somewhat crowded and loud. Reason for 4 stars is a Keri's Al preference on their wings which apparently ALWAYS come naked. They have various sauces but they're not baked and spread on, you have to add the sauce yourself so you have to dip into the sauce and also dip into blue cheese or ranch dressing. Sort of mixes up the sauces which is a pita. Please just bake the sauce on! Otherwise a decent place read more

On the road again....I asked the Double Tree Hilton for an establishment with non fried chicken wings with a decent craft beer selection. The front desk didn't hesitate to say Brick's Bar & Grill. (Only a block or so away) I will say they have at least 30 plus craft beers available. It is winter and the stout selection is solid for Iowa. Local brews and good beers out of Colorado. The wings are smoked and extremely tasty. I am surprised to find this place in Iowa. Wooo! read more

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I tried the chicken wings appetizer ones from here and it was absolutely delicious. The ranch was to die for. Five stars for me!

So a star for great beer selection..a second star for server that tried. Had burnt ends..please go to KC and see how done....boiled fat..not good..then smoked wings....burnt..overfried... gross...if your cook doesn't care..get a new one..this place is gross.. Good luck..The people of Iowa deserve much, much better. read more

Great tap selection, good vibe, cozy bar in old brick building. Menu is mostly burgers and sandwiches which is a challenge for those who are carb averse, but I found the "one pound brick" without the bun to be a nice combo of brisket and sausage. No, that is selling it short, it is a delicious pile of brisket, sausage and bacon with molten cheese on top. Absolutely no nun needed, this should be their signature dish! If I get back to Cedar, I'll be back! (And monster side salad!) read more

Brick's Bar & Grill - Large tap selection - Burgers Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

*satisfied grunt* Best place in town for all your food and drink needs. Service is second to none. Menu of smoked meats paired with craft brew is infinite. Moody, flexible, delightful, Bricks is a place everyone can be comfortable. read more

Brick's Bar & Grill - Beer for president. Seconded - Burgers Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Wings are always meaty and bod. Get the smoked wings. Even naked is better than most. Wide range of beers and the staff is alway weird enough to make each night interesting. read more

Pretty standard sports bar in downtown Cedar Rapids, we diidn't stay too long, just for a beer, we got served quick which was nice, but nothing really to set it aside from most similar bars. Nothing bad against it, if I'm ever back in the area I'd go back to get a more full experience read more

Bricks overcharged my credit card, inflating their tip. After 6 weeks of calls trying to reach a manager, and leaving 4 messages ) I finally reached a manager who explained "they lost the slip and so normally charge 20% tip." This practice is ILLEGAL. If you have a sign up that says you'll charge a tip if I forget to close my tab, fine. But you ran my card, and I left a cash tip. You're stealing, Bricks. This manager agreed to cover my whole tab for my troubles (only 2 drinks) via a check in the mail refund. I got a check, surprisingly, for an amount way less than agreed upon, made out to an intentionally vulgar misspelling of my name. Like grade school childish (which is probably when this guy dropped out of school). Keep your couple bucks. VISA will cover my end after the fraud report. read more

Stopped with family for lunch, the and the Rueben had very little meat on it. Glazed pork was dry and unevenly heated, tasted fresh from the microwave. Beef tacos were ok. Chicken wrap also needed more meat on it. Typical bar with friendly bartender. read more

This bar has changed hands many times in the last 5 or 6 years so hopefully there will be some stability with the current owners. A very long and narrow space about the width of three bowling lanes, however it has character. It can get as loud as a bowling ally too. I'm guessing the kitchen is pretty limited o space as it always seems to be a long wait for your food order. We had lunch on Saturday and despite a fairly small crowd, it still took quite a while to get our food. The food has always been pretty good here. I had the blacken chicken which was cooked just right and nicely seasoned. read more

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